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This is stemming from a bad call, in my opinion, by the IIHS....
Since when is it relevant to base this statistic on millions of vehicles sold?
The BTS doesn't do that... Why? Because it's statistically irrelevant.
I'll need to find it again, but there was a similar study done comparing fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles. As I recall, one or two minivans were in the top 5. They need to meet the same safety criteria of cars AND have a weight advantage.... I personally have no problem with anyone saying a heavier vehicle is safer IF you stipulate that the vehicles you're comparing have to meet the same safety standards.
And I agree with the the above posts - last time I called about insurance, I gave them model specific information (down to engine size)... They never took a simple "it's a car."
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